Sisters Take Savannah

Last weekend, I kicked off my spring break by taking a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia to visit my sister, Maria! There was a lot of fun had in Atlanta, but I think we would both agree that the highlight of the visit was our little road trip to Savannah, followed by a night spent in Tybee Island. Neither of us had been to Savannah or Tybee Island, so it was an adventure for both of us! We got an early morning start on our four hour drive from Atlanta to Savannah and spent the afternoon walking around and exploring the beautiful city! We took a stroll along the river walk and grabbed lunch at a restaurant right on the water, and then walked over the City Market, through a few different squares shaded by Savannah's giant oak trees, and of course, did a little shopping. We also took a short drive outside of downtown Savannah over to the Wormsloe Historic Site. This dirt road is lined by mile long rows of gorgeous oak trees! If you make a trip to Savannah, this is definitely a must see!!
After our afternoon in Savannah, we hopped back in the car for about a half-hour drive to Tybee Island. We stayed at an adorable bed and breakfast with the most whimsical courtyard! The best part, is that it was a five minute walk from the beach and a scenic ten minute walk to the Tybee lighthouse. Once we arrived in Tybee, we packed up a cooler and hit the beach before heading to dinner at Tybee's famous Crab Shack. The Crab Shack is known for their sample platters, packed with delicious seafood to share! The next morning, before hitting the road to head back to Atlanta, we walked to the Tybee light house and then found a cute little coffee shop to grab a bite to-go.
Although our little weekend getaway was short, it was packed with sightseeing, amazing food, and lots of memories. If ever given the opportunity to return, I would not hesitate for a minute! You can check out a few snapshots from our adventures below and I hope it inspires you to take a trip there for yourself!

Tybee Island

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Fall Getaway to Vermont

This past weekend, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a quick trip back home to Vermont to get a little taste of the fall I have grown up knowing. Living in New York City, it is one of the many things I miss about Vermont. The changing leaves just don't have the same affect as they do back at home. Of course, it is hard to compete with the mountains that give Vermont it's breathtaking views at this time of year. Seeing as it is still 80 degrees in the city, the cool, crisp air instantly put me in the fall state of mind.
The first stop was the apple orchard! No fall weekend is complete without apple picking. As you probably could have guessed, I couldn't resist the sugar covered cider donuts sold in the country store by the orchard! Yum!!!
On Saturday, my parents and I got an early start on the day and went for a foliage drive. With a pumpkin spice latte in hand, we started by driving up through Cambridge, where we made a stop for breakfast, then came back down around through Jeffersonville, to Smuggler's Notch. We drove up and over the Notch, and continued on to the Stowe Mountain Resort, where we rode the gondola up Mt. Mansfield! The view from the top was beautiful!! It was definitely worth making the trip home for.
I'm so grateful to be able to go home so easily when I am missing simple things like this. Although I love living in New York, Vermont is the perfect place when I need a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. I'm so lucky to call such a beautiful place my home.
Take a look at the pictures below to see the adventures from apple picking and the gorgeous colors of the foliage from the top of Mt. Mansfield! You can also get a glimpse into all the activities by watching the short video I made, linked below! Enjoy!

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~ Outfit Details ~

Jacket - Banana Republic, Try These: 1 / 2 / 3

Scarf - Try this one

Boots - Sperry

Vest - Patagonia

Turtleneck - Uniqlo

Europe Adventures: Florence

We have arrived at the last stop on the trip- Florence, Italy! Out of all three cities we visited, Florence was by far my favorite. It was the most beautiful place I have ever seen! Nothing can beat the breathtaking view at the top of Piazza Michelangelo. It was the perfect place to watch the sunset on the first night we arrived.
One thing I loved about Florence was how easy it was to navigate. We were able to walk everywhere in the city! Being able to wander around the city was such a great way to experience the culture. Some of the places we explored were the Ponte Vecchio, Mercato Centrale, and many different street markets. We also went to a lot of museums like the Pitti- which has the most beautiful gardens behind it- and the Uffizi, as well as a few fashion museums like the Ferragamo Museum and Gucci Museum.
One thing you must do when visiting Florence is climb the Duomo. The view from the top is worth the 463 steps. Plus it helps work off all the pizza and spaghetti- we treated ourselves to two gelatos that day! Speaking of food, we also had the opportunity to take a cooking class while in Florence! The spaghetti tasted even better knowing that we had made it fresh ourselves, and the homemade canoli for dessert was a sweet way to end an afternoon of hard work in the kitchen.
Instead of formal corporate visits, we visited a Florence based leather school, leather glove manufacturer, and a silk weaving company. It was amazing to see how much work goes into creating a patterned silk fabric. The thread is so thin that the weavers only make about eight centimeters of fabric a day! At the glove manufacturers, we were shown how a piece of leather is made into a glove from start to finish. Lastly, at the leather school, we were shown the workshop where the students learn to construct leather goods such as bags, belts, and wallets, and we were also given a demonstration on how their craftsman embosses the leather by branding designs or monograms into it with gold.
This was truly a trip of a lifetime and I am so grateful to have been a part of such an amazing opportunity. I hope you have enjoyed reading all about my European adventures from each city. You can check out a few of my favorite pictures from Florence below! Ciao!!